On the Go - October 13, 2008

Love is doing what you don't have to do for the sake of others who don't think it's necessary.

Live it
Yogi Berra is credited with the saying, "If you come to a fork in the road, take it!" Many of us will follow his advice today and veer off from our previous direction to go in a way we're not certain is right. We might feel there are no other viable options, or view the action as necessary for the well-being of those for whom we're responsible. However, it's a fact that most of us question why changes are even necessary.

I was just a few years old when my father lost both legs in a train mishap and he spent the remainder of his life in a wheelchair. That's bad enough, but my mom's life was also changed radically. From that time on, where she went and what she did were adjusted to compensate for the needs of the family. During tough financial times, I don't remember either one of them ever complaining and in the end, they left a legacy that has inspired me. If there are regrets, they're mine. That's because I can't recall a time I told my mom or dad how much I respected them and appreciated their sacrifices. But I can do it right now by telling God.

Pray it
Thank you God for my parents and the examples they were to me. What You did rises far above anything we can do, but I can't think about them without thinking about you. I think that might be the greatest legacy I can leave so I ask You to keep me on track until I fulfill that mission.

Resources
Can you deal with failure and keep going or does God have to motivate you all over again? (2000)
A child depends on someone bigger then themselves and trusts them without reservation. (2002)
Prayertower - a new approach to praying, a circling web of cyber praise .(2003)
Because of Jesus' righteousness, we enjoy the same privleges. (2004)
Sin is a worse disease than leprosy, but through Christ, healing is but a prayer away. (2005)
With every answer to prayer, there should be testimony of what God has done. (2006)
When other people hear our name, they think of God's amazing grace and not our ability.(2007)
Death is a roadmark on the way home .(2008)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.
Teach me to love my wife today the same way Jesus loves me.

My children.
Lead my children in paths of righteousness and keep them from straying too far.

Their school.
Keep those of bad influence from teaching in our schools.

Their teachers.
Protect those whose passion is to teach what is right in Your eyes.

My children's friends.
Give my children godly friends who are committed to do what is right in Your eyes.

My friends.
Help me be a friend to the friendless and faithful to those who befriend me.

My work.
Make me a diligent worker, one who inspires my boss and leads him to trust you.

My city.
Take my city one where truth and liberty are dominant and favoritism has no place.

Governmental leaders.
Guide government leaders to do only that which Scripture teaches.

My country.
Convert our country's patriotism "fever" into a passion for holiness under Your Banner.

My President.
Give him wisdom to make the choices You want him to make.

My church.
Give my fellow church members a passion to be clean and reconciled to each other.

My pastor.
Direct him to lead resolutely, anchored on the rock of uncompromising faith.

My church leadership.
Teach the leaders in our church to serve faithfully, even when none one is looking.

Sister churches.
Bless those churches whose stand is uncorrupted by a world value system.

Persecuted churches.
Protect persecuted brothers, giving them a testimony that extends around the world.

Missionaries.
Bless them. Meet their ministerial and personal needs to overflowing.

The sick..
Sustain those on his or her sickbed.

The lost.
Direct them to someone willing and ready to present the Gospel of Jesus without compromise.

Those in despair.
Remind those in despair that it is only ignorance of God that's hopeless.

Those in the hospital.
Protect those in the hospital from infectious germs that might exasperate their condition.

Those grieving.
Give hope to those who grieve so they will know it's purpose and not be servants to it.

Widows.
Protect the widows and provide their needs. Bless those who serve them.

Orphans.
Let the orphans know of Your care. Bless those who care for them.

Myself.
Give me the confidence to speak your Word boldly today.

Prayertower Devotionals are the original creation of James R. Green:
Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003)
Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004)
Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005)
One-minute Devotionals (2006 to present).

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